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Chris Patten hopes for China talks (1993)
- Genre
- Speech
Commander-in-Chief and British Governor of Hong Kong, Chris Patten speaks to the Royal Institute of International Affairs about his hopes for talks with China to resolve differences over Hong Kong.
Jimmy Knapp on further strike action (1993)
- Genre
- Interview
Angela Rippon interviews National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) General Secretary, Jimmy Knapp over the prospect of a further 24-hour strike following an earlier day of chaos on...
John Patten and teacher unions clash (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech
Education Secretary, John Patten faces teachers’ unions over controversial National Curriculum tests which may collapse into chaos after a threat of boycott by teachers - excerpt from his speech. National...
Conclusion of Vancouver Summit (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the conclusion of the Vancouver Summit, with US President Bill Clinton offering a substantial financial aid package to Russia to allow economic reforms. Excerpts of Bill Clinton’s and Boris...
Labour’s plans for UK industry (1993)
- Genre
- Interview
The Labour Party has launched its plans for an overhaul of the UK’s industry and finance. The party’s Trade and Industry spokesman, Robin Cook explains that this is the first step in a consultation...
Peter Scudamore on his decision to retire (1993)
- Genre
- Interview
34 year-old Peter Scudamore, the most successful jump jockey in British horse racing, on his decision to retire. Interviewer not heard.
John Major on hopes for peace in Northern Ireland (1993)
- Genre
- Press conference
UK Prime Minister John Major, visiting Londonderry, on hopes for peace in Northern Ireland. He says he hopes that politicians will have the courage and the wit to grasp the popular mood.
Peter Scudamore on his retirement (1993)
- Genre
- Interview; Tribute
34 year-old champion jockey Peter Scudamore on his retirement from racing and what he will miss most - the horses. He pays tribute to Sweet Duke, whom he has just ridden to victory in the Alpine Meadow...
Gordon Wilson meets with IRA leaders (1993)
- Genre
- Press conference
Irish Senator, Gordon Wilson on his meeting with IRA leaders. Wilson, whose daughter, Marie, was killed in the Enniskillen bombing, says the terrorist group will not agree to a ceasefire.
Warrington memorial services for IRA bomb victims (1993)
- Genre
- Interview; Music; News report; Speech; Vox pop
Two memorial services have been held in Warrington following the IRA bomb that killed two children. Excerpt from address at the first service by Archbishop of Liverpool, Derek Worlock; interviews with Labour...